vest

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They wear a combat vest which contains a radio/GPS-coded beacon to transmit their position, while they also carry water, food, first-aid material and a pistol in order to survive.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Issuing equity that takes years to vest proved useful for retention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“They are keeping it close to the vest what they are buying,” Buchta said, adding that Freddie and Fannie aren’t going to come in and purchase $200 billion all at once.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

"Touch wood, no. I've been very, very close. It's this that frightens them", he tugs his orange vest.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Uncle Al floats toward us in black and white checked pants and a crimson vest.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen